SoftBank (OTC: SFTBY) to acquire DigitalBridge for $4 billion in AI infrastructure deal

SoftBank Group Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSEL DBRG) for approximately $4.0 billion, according to a statement from the companies.

Under the agreement terms, SoftBank will acquire all outstanding common stock of DigitalBridge for $16.00 per share in cash. The transaction represents a 15% premium to DigitalBridge’s closing share price on December 26, 2025, and a 50% premium to the 52-week average closing price as of December 4, 2025.

DigitalBridge is a global alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure investments, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, and edge infrastructure. The company manages $108 billions of infrastructure assets and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

“As AI transforms industries worldwide, we need more compute, connectivity, power, and scalable infrastructure,” said Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp. “DigitalBridge is a leader in digital infrastructure, and this acquisition will strengthen the foundation for next-generation AI data centers.”

Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer of DigitalBridge, stated that “the buildout of AI infrastructure represents one of the most significant investment opportunities of our generation.”